Description
Shrimp scampi is a delightful, buttery dish that brings the taste of the coast straight to your kitchen. This Easy Shrimp Scampi Angel Hair features tender shrimp tossed in a rich garlic-lemon sauce over delicate angel hair pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick and flavorful recipe promises to impress your family and friends with its restaurant-quality taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add angel hair pasta and cook until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil until bubbling. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add shrimp: Toss in the fresh shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate lemon juice: Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and add red pepper flakes. Mix gently to combine flavors.
- Toss pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together thoroughly. If needed, add reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Finish with parsley: Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg